BASS Coast Shire has released its long-awaited Neighbourhood Character Study, Housing Strategy, and Residential Development Framework which could set the future of the shire’s growth.
With the population expected to grow to almost 50,000 residents by 2036, the demand will see the need for almost 10,000 additional dwellings. 
The more than 100-page Bass Coast Residential Market, Demand and Supply Assessment report, undertaken by Urban Enterprise, was unveiled at last week’s council meeting, with councillors adopting the strategies and assessments. 

According to shire documents, the Neighbourhood Character Study involves a